Questions to ask during a first appointment

Of course, on a first date, you may feel nervous, afraid of making awkward mistakes, or wondering what subjects to talk about and what attitudes to adopt.

Why not plan a series of questions in advance? Questions that, while fun, can also keep the conversation going. Here’s our selection of the questions most likely to lighten the mood and keep the discussion going.

1) Do you like movies? Do you like TV series?
97% of the dating-age population likes movies or TV series. That’s one subject that can take up the entire first date.

2) What kind of music do you listen to?
Once again, an estimated 95% of the population love at least one musical genre. And since a piece of music is always associated with its performer, we can go on for hours about this subject without getting bored.

3) What makes you smile during the day?
It’s a question we don’t often ask people, but one that’s sure to get us going. Just imagining what makes us smile is enough to make us want to smile.

4) What field do you work in?
Today, work occupies an important place in the lives of men and women alike. There are two main reasons for this: firstly, you want to know what skills the person in front of you has; secondly, you want to find out quickly whether you’re in the presence of an unemployed person or an opportunist looking for a provider.

5) What do you like to do on vacation?
A very important question that tells us a lot about the person we’re trying to seduce. Imagine the kind of chick who tells you that during the vacations, she stays home to rest… What, you really don’t do anything during the vacations?! No beach, no trip, no mountain getaway, no rented chalet, no camping, no shows. In short, you need to find out right away if life with her is a dreadful bore.

6) What do you think of marriage for all? What do you think about religious fanaticism? What do you think about immigration?
The most difficult questions for the French. And they’re full of beautiful traps, too. Same-sex couples, adoption or not, mass immigration, religious ceremonies in the street. You’ll immediately know if she’s conservative, religious, intolerant or just plain boring.

7) Do you have (or plan to have…) children?
The subject of children is vast enough to keep you busy. But as far as you’re concerned, you’re mainly interested in finding out whether she’s desperate to start a family, or whether she’s trying to find a surrogate parent for the offspring she already has. Once you’ve got the answer, it’s up to you to decide whether you’re still interested.

8) Do you love animals?
Here again, it’s a question of finding out if the beautiful one already has pets and what her conditions will be if you decide to make a go of it with her. Either you’re a pet lover too, and you’ll love this rival unconditionally and never give up your place. Or you don’t love animals and you should cross this candidate off your list immediately. Having said that, people who love animals are generally beautiful people, which is an asset to be taken seriously.

9) What does partying mean to you?
Probably the most expected answer, at least if you’re the fun-loving type. And depending on your own vision of a successful shindig, you’ll already know whether this woman is a gold mine or a landmine.